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Time for a Daily Detox?

Friday, December 18th, 2015

The change of season is a great time for a body cleanse or detox. As the seasons change, your body changes with them. It is time to transition to eating warming, hearty foods and move away from the cooling foods of summer. A winter cleanse or detox is all about preparing your body to fight seasonal colds, keep your immune system healthy, and prepare your organs for the colder months ahead. To achieve this, the lungs and large intestine will be your main focus.

It’s a common belief that detoxing is a one-time event, lasting anywhere from 24 hours to several weeks or more. However, you can take steps to detoxify your body on a continual basis. If you can attend to toxin clean up on a daily basis, you can keep your body feeling good and instill beneficial habits.

Nature provides us with the tools we need to build up our body’s defenses this time of year. Warming fall/winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves support both intestinal and respiratory health. They are good for both our health and the flavor of our foods during this season.

Here are three easy ways to spice up your daily routine for optimal health.

Winter Detox Smoothie

1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely grated

2 cups kale leaves, loosely packed

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon raw honey

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. If necessary, add more almond milk to help your blender process the frozen fruit.